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36C257

Department of Veterans Affairs Central Texas Veterans HCS 1901 Veterans Memorial Dr. Building #171 Temple TX 76504

36C257

Department of Veterans Affairs Central Texas Veterans HCS 1901 Veterans Memorial Dr. Building 171 Temple TX 76504

To all Offerors/Bidders

36C25725Q0862

08-27-2025

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See CONTINUATION Page

The purpose of this amendment is to:

1. Provide responses to inquiries from interested parties. See continuity pages for questions and answers.

2. Update the Statement of Work (SOW). See continuity pages for new SOW, revisions from original are highlighted.

3. Add attachments D.1, D.2, and D.3.

4. Add LIN 0003 as shown on the cost/price schedule on the continuation page.

5. Revise LIN 0002 quantity from 4 Each to 1 Job to include installation of all required items.

Shannon Hodgson Contracting Officer

A.1 PRICE/COST SCHEDULE

ITEM INFORMATION

ITEM

NUMBER

DESCRIPTION OF

SUPPLIES/SERVICES QUANTITY UNIT UNIT PRICE AMOUNT

4.00 EA __________________ __________________

BRAND NAME OR EQUAL: GH3+ 605lb SWL wifi capable, CLM and service module, hanger bar, rails, wall supports, and trolleys

PRINCIPAL NAICS CODE: 339113 - Surgical Appliance and Supplies Manufacturing PRODUCT/SERVICE CODE: 6515 - Medical and Surgical Instruments, Equipment, and Supplies

1.00 JB __________________ __________________

Installation

1.00 EA __________________ __________________

Trainer Module

GRAND TOTAL __________________

A.2 DELIVERY SCHEDULE

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NUMBER SHIPPING INFORMATION QUANTITY

DELIVERY

DATE

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SHIP TO: Department of Veteran Affairs El Paso VA Health Care System 5001 N. Piedras El Paso, TX 79930

USA

ALL

NLT 90 Days

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MARK FOR: Rivera, Adolfo R.

915-564-2069 adolfo.rivera@va.gov

SECTION D – CONTRACT ATTACHMENTS

D.1 – VHA ICRA

D.2 – VHA PCRA

D.3 – EP VA FLOOR PLAN_LIFTS

Statement of Work

1.0 General

The Department of Veterans Affairs, El Paso VA Health Care System (EPVAHCS) Education Department, has a requirement for Brand Name or Equal Guldmann GH3/GH3 Plus Ceiling Lifts. This device is crucial for the Safe Patient Handling and Mobility Program and patient safety. There are patients that come into their appointments that need to be assisted and lifted into patient examination tables. This device would reduce injuries to the patient and to the clinical staff.

The Ceiling Lift is an essential piece of equipment needed to improve the safety of the El Paso VA nurses and clinicians to improve best veteran/patient outcomes and maintain compliance with new guidelines and main safety and eliminate the possibility of patient falls and minimizes the risk of clinicians hurting themselves.

The Contractor shall provide all labor, material, tools, management, travel, and equipment necessary to supply, install and provide support services to El Paso VA Medical Center in accordance with the specifications of the Statement of Work as stated below:

Item #

OEM

Product Number

Description/Part Number* Qty Unit

1 563355 Brand Name or Equal: Guldmann, GH3+ Ceiling Lift, 605lb including hanger bar, rails, wall supports, and trolleys 4 EA

2 Installation 1 JB

3 Trainer Module 1 EA

1.1 Salient Characteristics:

• Safe Working Load (SWL) – at a minimum must lift up to 600 lbs

• Flame retardant covers

• Ceiling Lifts shall comply with ISO 10535 (Hoists for the transfer of disabled persons requirements and test methods)

• Ceiling lifts’ vertical motion must be motorized: Motors shall be GFCI (Ground Fault Circuit Interrupter) protected

• Control handset which includes 4 functions to control, raising, lowering, lateral and traverse movements.

• Full room coverage track system

• Scale module for weight measurement

• 4 point clip (attachment) with dynamic positioning (tilting/reclining)

• One patient lift system must include a trainer module for patient gait training

• Enhanced charging to allow motor charging at any location on the track

• Must have emergency stop

• Must have an emergency lowering device

• Must have hand control

• 80 dB max sound level

• Automatic, emergency Soft and Stop Mechanism

• Overload protection

• Max charge time: 2 hours

• Power Supply: 33 V AC, 2.5 Amps or equivalent

• Supply voltage, transformer: 100-200V AC or equivalent

• Minimum 15-year Factory Warranty o Warranty must include Contract Lifecycle Management (CLM) and service module o Ceiling lift and associated components must meet safety and building code standards in accordance with OSHA (Occupational Safety and Health Administration) safety requirements.

Hanger bar:

• Lifting equipment: A hanger bar for a patient lift must be compatible with both the lift and the sling used and must be rated for the expected load.

Rails:

• Height: Guardrails must be 42 inches tall (±3 inches) above the walking surface.

Handrails must be 30–38 inches tall, measured from the stair tread.

• Strength: Must be able to withstand a force of at least 200 pounds

• Spacing: Intermediate members must be spaced to prevent a 19-inch sphere from passing through any opening.

Wall supports:

• Bracing: Masonry walls over eight feet high must be braced to prevent collapse or overturning.

• Load Resistance: Studs must be continuous from the sole plate to the top plate to resist perpendicular loads.

Trolleys:

• Load capacity: A trolley must have a clearly visible label indicating its maximum load.

• Ergonomics: Handles should be designed for a power grip to minimize strain.

• Mobility: It must have, low-resistance casters appropriate for non-slip floor surface.

• Safety features: Must have brakes that keep trolley in place on inclines.

2.0 Contractor Responsibilities

During the warranty period, the Contractor shall provide support at the Customers request and will use its best efforts to provide prompt software support services to the Customer by telephone. The Contractor shall provide telephone support to Customers between the hours of 8:00 am and 5:00 pm mountain time, Monday through Friday, excluding holidays recognized by the VA. The Contractor shall use its best efforts to respond promptly to all inquiries by the customer within one (1) hour of notification that service is required.

Contractor must install lifts without relocating or interfering with operations of existing sprinkler heads, lights, HVAC grills, curtain tracks, IV tracks, televisions, permanent furniture, or other permanent structure. Contractor must describe any such fixtures that must be moved during contract quote and pre-construction meetings. Installation may be delayed, canceled, or moved to a mutually acceptable location if the building changes cannot be made in ways that allow lift installation.

No electrical outlets exist close to ceilings in the rooms where patient lift systems will be installed. The Contractor will be responsible for installation of any new required electrical circuits/outlets. The Contractor will have to comply with National Electrical Code (NEC) standards.

Contractor shall not breach any firewalls during installation of these lifts. Any fire barrier that must be penetrated must be discussed with VA safety personnel and VA service Representative and must immediately have fire barrier repaired.

Installation must occur below ceiling and be wall mounted.

The Contractor shall review the attached draft Infection Control Risk Assessment (ICRA) (Attachment D.1) and Pre-Construction Risk Assessment (PCRA) (Attachment D.2) documentation to fully understand and implement all required control measures during the construction and installation of patient lift systems. Control measures for a “Level IV” ICRA and “Small-scale” PCRA are required.

Each room where lifts are installed shall be returned to original condition, excluding the newly installed ceiling lift. Debris must be removed, and holes in the wall or ceiling tile must be reported to VA service Representative so that they can be fixed.

3.0 Hours of Operation

Normal hours of operation are Monday through Friday from 8:00 am to 5:00 pm MST, excluding holidays. All services shall be performed during normal hours of coverage unless requested and approved by the Government POC. Due to the nature of the project, the Contractor understands that a portion of the work will be performed in occupied areas. Therefore, work shall be performed in strict accordance with the Conformance Standards and OSHA regulations. Contractor shall perform work in a professional manner and shall minimize the disruption of normal operations of the facility including the occupied patient and staff areas.

Also included would be any other day specifically declared by the President of the United States to be a National Holiday.

When a holiday falls on a Sunday, the following Monday shall be observed as a legal holiday by U.S. Government agencies. When a holiday falls on a Saturday, the preceding Friday shall be observed as a legal holiday.

HOLIDAY DATE

New Year’s Day Jan 1 Martin Luther King’s Birthday 3rd Monday in Jan President’s Day 3rd Monday in Feb Memorial Day Last Monday in May Juneteenth June 19th Independence Day July 4 Labor Day 1st Monday in Sep Columbus Day 2nd Monday in Oct Veterans Day Nov 11 Thanksgiving Day 4th Thursday in November Christmas Day December 25

Questions and Answers

1. Will there be ceiling plan drawings provided accurately showing the track system and room dimensions?

No drawings will be provided. Patient lift systems to be installed as per manufacturer requirements. Please see question 8 for approximate room dimensions. The selected contractor to field verify all measurements.

2. In section 1.1 Rails and Wall supports are mentioned. Can this be clarified and what responsibility will fall onto the ceiling lift installation?

The Contractor will be responsible for a turnkey installation of the patient lift systems.

3. What is the method of installation? (Wall post, wall mounted, ceiling mounted) Wall mounted as per manufacturer recommendations.

4. What is the floor to ceiling height?

All rooms have a floor to ceiling height of approximately 8 feet. The selected contractor to field verify all measurements.

5. What is the ceiling to above structure height?

The patient lift system is to be a wall mounted system. It is anticipated that no work is required above the ceiling. The selected contractor to field verify all measurements.

6. Is a trainer module required?

A trainer module will be required for the lift installed in Room A206 only. Refer to revised SOW Section 1.1 Salient Characteristics.

7. What type of track layout is required?

Patient lift systems to be installed as per manufacturer requirements.

8. What are the sizes of the rooms?

Please see approximate rooms sizes below. The selected contractor to field verify all measurements.

• Room A206 – 443 SF, 25’-8” by 17’-4” ft (L x W)

• Room D364A – 169 SF, 17’ by 9’-8”(L x W)

• Room B325 – 118 SF, 14’-2” by 8’-5” (L x W)

• Room B332 –160 SF,14’ by 10’-3” (L x W)

• All rooms have a floor to ceiling height of approximately 8 feet.

9. What are the ceiling heights?

See response to question 8 above.

10. Can the VA provide floor plans and ceiling plans for the areas receiving lifts?

Please see attached floor plans with rooms receiving lifts highlighted, document named “EP VA Floor Plan_Lifts”. The VA does not have current reflected ceiling plan as-builts. The selected contractor to field verify ceiling plan layouts.

11. Are there existing electrical outlets near the ceiling for the lift charging stations?

No electrical outlets exist close to the ceilings in these rooms.

12. If there are no existing electrical outlets, who is responsible for supplying them?

No electrical outlets exist close to the ceilings in these rooms. The Contractor will be responsible for installation of any new required electrical circuits/outlets. The Contractor will have to comply with National Electrical Code (NEC) standards.

13. Are the lifts being installed in active patient care areas?

There are 3 active patient care rooms. There is 1 simulation/training room.

14. What level of ICRA is required?

A Level IV ICRA is required. Please see draft ICRA and PCRA attached. Refer to revised SOW Section 2.0 Contractor Responsibilities.

15. Ceiling Lift Motor:

o Standard (600 lbs) or bariatric (1000 lbs)?

Refer to revised SOW Section 1.1 Salient Characteristics.

o With or without scale?

o Standard or infection control?

o Linear (with curves) or full room coverage?

Refer to revised SOW Section 1.1 Salient Characteristics.

o Charging station or Enhanced Charging System (ECS)?

ECS will continuously charge the motor anywhere along the track.

Otherwise, the motor would have to be returned to the charging station Refer to revised SOW Section 1.1 Salient Characteristics.

o 2-function or 4-function handset?

2-function raises and lowers resident 4-function raises and lowers and also moves left and right electronically along the track Refer to revised SOW Section 1.1 Salient Characteristics.

o 2-point loop or 4-point clip spreader bar (see page 5 of the attached brochure)?

If 4-pt clip, then manual or Dynamic Positioning System (DPS)

• Powered DPS allows care giver to recline and incline a resident while they are in the lift simply by pressing a button on the handset

16. Ceiling Lift Installation (in inches):

o Distance from floor to ceiling

See response to question 8 above.

o Distance from ceiling to structure above See response to question 5 above.

o Type of structure (steel, concrete, wood, etc.)

Reinforced concrete. See response to question 5 above.

o Thickness of structure Typical 5-inch slab thickness for 2nd and 3rd Floors above deck. See response to question 5 above.

o If beams, what is the distance between beams (from center) Typical joist spacing of 6 feet. See response to question 5 above.

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